superb  spa, children’s clubs, horse riding, a Beach Club (reached by shuttle bus) and great restaurants in the Village Square. This is also a great place for out-of-season holidays, as the climate is warm from April to November. ITALYTuscany somehow

who love luxury activity holidays by the sea. Activities range from pony trekking to gourmet dining and relaxing spa treatments. The Junior Rangers club is for children aged five to 12 and has everything, from making bird feeders to bug hunting

Not only are there pick- your-own fruit and vegetables, there’s also a maize maze for children to play in if they get bored of eating the strawberries. There’s also a playground and a tea room – if you need some sustenance. Tel: 01747 829072 or visit www

.thanoshotels.com), or at Le Meridien spa and hotel in Limassol, which has an amazing spa as well as an indoor pool, a children’s club and a range of activities. Book either hotel with Tots Too. Tel: 020 7284 3344; www.totstoo.comFebruary Carnivals in Gran Canaria

The ingredients for the best family holiday? How about five-star pampering for Mummy, peace and quiet (and a great wine list) for Daddy, fun and games for the children, adventures for all and… 5am wake-up calls. Ah yes, there is that slight downside